The S&P Europe 350 Dividend Aristocrats index measures the performance of large cap, blue chip companies within the S&P Europe 350 that have followed a policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for at least 10 consecutive years, have a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least US$ 3 billion and have an average daily trading volume of at least US$ 5 million. They are an excellent selection of stocks to start diversifying into when building your own portfolio of dividend stocks.

However, the list is limited to European stocks. Make sure to have a look also at dividend stocks from other countries. The American Dividend Aristocrats, dividend stocks analyses and the dividend calendar are good places to start.

BP is currently under reconsideration by S&P due to its announced dividend cut.